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Tuesday September 29th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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  • Vernon police probe crash after driver refuses sobriety tests

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Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with some sun, temps: high: 71, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Beautiful with some sun, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Uncooperative Driver Complicates Accident Scene In Vernon: Police (patch.com) — Vernon residents may notice police still piecing together why a 23-year-old local driver crashed into a guardrail on West Street Saturday evening, then refused sobriety tests. The man became uncooperative at the scene and was taken to Rockville Hospital for evaluation, and as of Monday morning no charges had been filed.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Rockville

  • 'America's Got Talent' winner Nene Royal says she 'never expected to actually win' (nbcconnecticut.com)
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  • CT man accused of causing crash with injuries after running red light in Mansfield (courant.com)

Manchester

  • Manchester Road Race Again Giving Vets, Military Members, Special Recognition On Thanksgiving Morning (patch.com)

South Windsor

  • Truck Rollover Closes I-291 Ramp To I-91 South (patch.com)

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